Hertfordshire Markets

Markets have been in England, UK since 1066 AD, to provide a means of trade & barter. Markets were originally for local trading.

Markets provide outlets to the local craftsmen, to travelling chapman or pedlars, and to householders and small farmers, where beasts and surplus products could be sold and purchased.

Hertfordshire has a wide selection of markets right across the county :

Farmers MarketsBARNETAlternate Saturdays from 8.30am to 3.30pm behind the Spires Shopping Centre. A FARMA accredited market – goods produced within a 50 mile radius. Meats, cheeses, bakery goods, home made exotic sauces and much more.www.thespiresbarnet.co.uk

BERKHAMSTEDBerkhamsted Farmers Market offers a great selection from fish and groceries to baked good, snacks and cheeses. Third Sunday of the month, or check the website.www.berkhamstedfarmersmarket.co.uk

GREAT AMWELLThe Great Amwell market takes place on the first Thursday of the month at the Van Hage Garden Centre and has been running for around 8 years. Game, meats, cheeses, bakery goods, preserves, fruit and vegetables.www.vanhage.co.uk

HERTFORDHertford is also FARMA accredited, with sourcing within a 30 mile radius. Meat, sausages, eggs, bakery goods and plants, shrubs and flowers. 8.30am – 1.30pm, 2nd Saturday of each month in The Market Place. www.hertford.net

LETCHWORTHLetchworth Farmers Market takes place in the town centre 9.30am – 1.30pm, 3rd Saturday of each month. www.letchworthfoodfestival.com

STEVENAGEA Range of produce including meat, fish, bakery goods, honey, cider and plants and shrubs. Held behind the White Lion Hotel in Stevenage Old Town, 2nd Saturday of each month.www.stevenagefarmersmarket.com